Zimbabwe A vs Pakistan A

[sam_ahm]

F*** they got out as soon as I switched on.

[TapsC2]

Turned it off when Burl got out. That must have been special

[Donald]

Pitch looks like it is taking turn too

We will win this im sure, pakistan will be rattled

Top order problems persist. I notice Gumbie was watching match from dug out, Can he translate his 4 day form into the 50 over. I was all for given him a chance after his 140 against Glamorgan and 100 against shaheens as well as logan cup, Perhaps i was thinking test match side first but Kaia is struggling badly
May see him for the third match.
Missing Myers in the middle order and Raza needs no introductions

[secretzimbo]

Lots of negativity here as usual but tbh we’ve battled to competitive totals both matches so far despite top order struggles. That’s a real positive that we haven’t totally
Collapsed and that guys lower down have batted with a really positive mindset despite the situation. It’s actually fantastic.

Burl is in good form, Madande looks really good. Raza obviously adds hugely to our batting lineup. Kaia is on a bad run but we’ve seen enough to keep the faith and trust him. Same for Ervine and Williams. The pair of them have lost all sense of consistency but you’d still back them to put a good innings together when it matters. Madhevere remains a permanent issue as usual. Ballance in for Wes and we’d be in a reallly good place.

Our bowling in the first match was really good, let’s hope it’s the same today.

[secretzimbo]

I think the reason our top order is struggling so much is because these matches are happening in Harare and we're batting first. The wicket flattens out as the day progresses.

A good point. Toss is so important especially as we get deeper into winter

[Googly]

Kaia was looking so accomplished a while back and now looks awful. Tough sport this.

[TapsC2]

Kaia was looking so accomplished a while back and now looks awful. Tough sport this.

They gave him the stamp of approval too early. He should be part of the actual A team as well

[TapsC2]

Madande has that underrated ability of getting off strike. Its such a valuable thing a lot of our cricketers need to work on. It's so easy to get a start when you can get a single or 2 runs without much effort

[tawac]

Clearly we don't need batsman in the team the bowlers can do both jobs by themselves. Muzarabani lifts us to a total of sorts. Half the job have done he still needs to come on and bowl. Can he be superman.

[tej_27]

Don't think we are winning this one
They are far more careful this time . And Harare wicket becomes batting paradise in the afternoon